HIKING
Discover and witness some of nature’s most amazing secret spots. Designed for those seeking adventure through cultural immersion, our hiking experiences provide you with the opportunity to connect with nature, discover the uniqueness of rural life in Oaxaca and enjoy a pleasant and stimulating hike to remote spots.
ULTIMATE HIERVE EL AGUA HIKE + MEZCAL
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At the break of dawn, discover Hierve el Agua to fully appreciate its majesty. Swim in the infinity pools and fully explore the petrified waterfalls.
Hike on an ancient trail through maĆz and agave fields, and towards the end of the hike, dive into a beautiful waterfall where you can swim and refresh yourself. Lunch time will be at San Baltazar Guelavila, in a traditional mezcal distillery owned by a local family who will share their mezcal and a home-cooked meal with us.
ULTIMATE HIERVE HIKE + TEOTITLANĀ
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To beat the crowds, we will visit Hierve el Agua early in the morning -6 AM- andĀ appreciate this natural paradise before anyone else has arrived. We will hike 5 km to Las Salinas, a beautiful and refreshing waterfall where you can swim.
Later on, weāll go to a zapotec community, TeotitlĆ”n del Valle, where a lovely local family will prepare a delicious meal for us and share their knowledge of textile traditions. We’ll learn about the process of dyeing wool with natural pigments and weaving.
HIKE IN THE SIERRA NORTE, CUAJIMOLOYAS
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In the northern mountains of Oaxaca, thereās a network of zapotec communities that cooperate with each other and have established an ecoturistic project which offers exceptional integrated trekking and outdoor experiences for visitors.
This project is the result of a community effort and it is considered a priority for both economic stability and ecological preservation. Local guides will take you into the woods and through villages while sharing their knowledge of the communal land, the stunning biodiversity of plants and mushrooms, and the history of the region. Choose between hikes along mountainous winding paths or wander through rich fields of agave and maĆz.
HIKE FROM BENITO JUĆREZ TO CUAJIMOLOYAS IN THE PUEBLOS MANCOMUNADOS
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Get ready to discover some remote villages. We are going to the mountains located north of the City. It will take us about 1:30 hours to get to Benito Juarez, one of the āPueblos Mancomunadosā. Once we are there, we will have a hearty picnic in the forest and time to stretch and walk around before we begin our hike to Cuajimoloyas by crossing a hanging bridge.
EPIC HIKE ON ANCIENT TRAIL, LATUVI – LACHATAO
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The Camino Real, a 18 km (11 miles) hike along an ancient trail, which connects two communities located in these beautiful mountains. In pre-Hispanic times, Mesoamerica was a spider web of interlinking trade routes, and one of these routes connected the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific, via Oaxaca. The path you will be travelling along is a part of this ancient road. You will feel history running through your veins as you walk along the trail; the lush vegetation, the mystic moss and forest fog, and the old abandoned huts will make you feel like youāre traveling back in time.Ā
Connecting with the local community is a vital part of this experience. The hike ends at Lachatao, where you will encounter new friends and eat well while enjoying a lovely sunset.
HIKE SIERRA NORTE: PUEBLOS MANCOMUNADOS 2 DAYS
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In this adventure we delight ourselves all the time with the landscapes of mountains, clouds, pine trees and the picturesque towns of the Sierra Norte.
Once we explore the town, the history, the culture, context, etc. we enter the magnificent forest that embraces the community.
It is a stunning trail full of flowers, magueys, corn, pines, oaks and beautiful mountainscapes. This villages are so interesting and quite. You will appreciate the rural life of the state, the habits and customs. During the adventure you will have time for a picnic, meditation or other activities.
At the end of the walk an amazing hanging bridge at the top of the mountain is waiting for you with one of the most beautiful landscapes.
HIKE AND SWIM IN SANTIAGO APOALA
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Apoala is a really unique town with the one of the most impressive hikes around Oaxaca. Visit a spectacular waterfall before hiking and swimming all day long in one of the most remote destinations.
HIKE & SWIM AT ICONIC APOALA WATERFALLS- 2 DAYS (1 NIGHT)
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Join us on an overnight trip in the mountainous town of Santiago Apoala. On this expedition, weāll stay in cabin-style rooms overnight and have the opportunity to decompress in this beautiful spot tucked away in the Mixteca Alta.
LUNCH, HIKE, AND SUNSET AT TEOTITLĆN
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Definitely one of the best options for a half day adventure. You will visit a family of artisans in TeotitlƔn del Valle to learn about their culture and traditions and to enjoy a local and traditional lunch.
Enjoy the sky of Oaxaca from one of the most spectacular spots to see the sunset in the Central Valley.
HIKING IN THE ENCHANTED FOREST OF IXTEPEJI
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Visit the impressive mountains and the forest of Oaxaca like its magic with a spectacular view of the city of Oaxaca.
Join us for an adventure where you will visit a small and remote communities in Oaxaca. Learn about life forms, vegetation, and the history behind this forest. The adventure begins at 8AM to this town in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca to get to know it in depth. On the way we will find many species of trees, incredible landscapes, and possibilities to see wild animals.
HIKE AND MOUNTAIN BIKE IN SAN PABLO CUATRO VENADOS
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A non-touristic destination you probably havenāt heard of before, but nonetheless a secret worth sharing. Spend the morning wandering around the village and take a short hike to nearby waterfalls for a picnic and plunge into the pools.